MS Stadt Linz

MS Stadt Linz is a riverboat (Flussschiff) owned and operated by the German travel company “Donauschiffahrt Wurm + Kock” (“Danube Shipping”). Headquartered in Passau, Germany, the ship is homeported in Passau and operates 1-day cruise trips on the Danube River.

The vessel was launched in 1976 by the shipbuilder Hitzler-Werft at its shipyard in Regensburg, Germany. With a draft of 1,7 m and a total power output of 1185 hp, the ship has a maximum passenger capacity of 1100. The vessel offers 811 interior seats—433 on the Entrance Deck and 378 on the Middle Deck. Each deck features a Buffet Counter (Kitchen). The Gift Shop is located aft on the Entrance Deck. The Navigation Bridge (“Wheelhouse”) is positioned forward on the Middle Deck. The Sun Deck (Observation Deck) is equipped with bench seating.

As a day-trip riverboat, MS Stadt Linz has no passenger cabins. Other Donauschiffahrt ships homeported in Passau include Donau Kristallschiff, Gisela, Johanna, MS Passau, Regina Danubia, Sissi, and SUNliner Cabrioschiff.

Donauschiffahrt Wurm + Kock

Donauschiffahrt Wurm + Kock specializes in 1-day Danube River tours between Regensburg and Vienna. With a fleet of 13 ships, it is the largest day-trip cruise company on the Bavarian-Austrian Danube. Nine vessels are based in Passau, two in Deggendorf and Linz, and three in Regensburg.

Donauschiffahrt’s cruise experience includes buffet-style dining, à-la-carte snacks and drinks (including wines by the glass, soda, coffee, tea), professional service, and scenic views of the riverside landscapes along the itinerary.

• The company’s DONAU-Card offers a 20% discount on ferry travel only; catering and kombi-beds are not included.
• Children ages 6–13 receive a 50% discount.
• Children up to age 5 travel free of charge.
• These offers apply to departures from Germany (Passau, Regensburg) and Austria (Linz).

Wurm + Kock’s Danube cruise itineraries from Passau

From Passau, Donauschiffahrt offers the following cruises:

• “Three Rivers Sightseeing Tour” — a 45-minute Passau city cruise past St. Stephan’s Cathedral, the confluence of the Danube–Inn–Ilz rivers, Oberhaus Castle, and Maria Hilf Monastery. Operated March–November. Price: EUR 8.90 pp.
• “Eventful Roundtrip with the Crystal Ship” — roundtrip Passau–Kasten–Obernzell. Duration: 2 hours. Operated April–October. Price: EUR 14.80 pp.
• “Bavarian-Austrian Danube Valley” — roundtrip Passau–Engelhartszell–Schlögen Loop. Duration: 5 hours. Operated April–October. Prices: Passau–Engelhartszell EUR 16.50 roundtrip / EUR 14.50 one-way; Passau–Schlögen EUR 18.50 roundtrip / EUR 16.50 one-way.
• “Day Trip from Passau to Linz” — approx. 5 hours. Operated April–October. Prices: EUR 26 (one-way), EUR 29 (ship roundtrip), EUR 34 (ship to Linz + bus return), EUR 38 (ship to Linz + train return).
• Holiday cruises, including: “Sunday Buffet Cruise” (EUR 43), “Advent Buffet Cruise” (EUR 43, live folk music), “Christmas Buffet Cruise” (EUR 48), “Winter Cruise to Engelhartszell” (EUR 16.50, 3-course menu).
• Dinner cruises, including: “Italian Night” (EUR 44.50), “Summer Night Buffet Cruise” (EUR 40, DJ music), “Spare Ribs Buffet Cruise” (EUR 28.50), “Candlelight Dinner Cruise” (EUR 44.50), “New Year’s Eve Cruise” (EUR 99.50).
• Fireworks cruise: “Danube Fire Enchantment” — EUR 34–61 (3-course menu).

Riverboat trips on the Danube are an excellent way to enhance a vacation in Europe’s cultural capitals. Day cruises are also popular for weddings, celebrations, private parties, and themed events such as Christmas and New Year’s Eve.